HDCVI Email Alert Setup

First, navigate to Settings and click Network then Email below it. See SMTP Server: For Gmail type in smtp.gmail.com (Below the instructions, different mailing address variables are be provided.) See Port: Type in 465 (this port is for SSL Encryption.) See Username/Password: Type in your Gmail address and password. (just like if you were logging into Gmail.) See Receiver: Type in your Gmail address again. See Sender: Type in your Gmail address again. See Subject: Type in a title for the emails' subject. (“Amcrest Security”, “HDCVI”, etc.) Check the box for Attachment. See Encrypt Type and select SSL. Click Apply and Save. Click Test.

You should be receiving a test email and the email configuration should be set. If the email test fails make sure your Email Account has 2-Step Verification turned off. Confirm your Internet settings on the DVR are configured correctly.

2-Step Verification FAQ Gmail

After you login to your Gmail and you can view your inbox open a new tab and go to: